Chapter 1261: The Toughness of the Empire
The vast overseas colonies of Britain and France were undoubtedly a great asset. Both the Kingdom of Prussia and the Ottoman Empire wanted a piece of the pie. The Indian colony, in particular, is known as the largest diamond in the crown of the Queen of England. Now, the Chinese Empire has not only occupied India, but also packed all the other colonies into its pocket, which makes the Kingdom of Prussia and the Ottoman Turkish Empire unacceptable.
However, although they are very unwilling. But in the face of the hardline attitude of the Chinese Empire, the two countries had no other way. Unless they really dare to send troops to rob those colonies. But in that case, doesn't it mean that there is going to be a war with the Chinese Empire? Although, the Chinese Empire does not want to go to war yet. But if the Kingdom of Prussia and the Ottoman Turkish Empire had taken the initiative to attack, this would undoubtedly have given the Chinese Empire the best excuse. And the people of the Chinese Empire will inevitably support the Empire's war against them.
Although, after the annexation of the Austro-Hungarian Empire by the Kingdom of Prussia, it was very powerful. However, the territory of the Kingdom of Prussia was several times larger than it was before the war, and without integration, these territories and populations would not only not benefit the Kingdom of Prussia, but would become a drag. Under such circumstances, to continue to challenge the powerful enemy of the Chinese Empire is simply to seek death.
The same was true of the Ottoman Empire, which managed to take the Balkans and Ukraine, but the Slavs were not to be ruled by the Turks like docile sheep. To take full control of these territories, the Ottoman Turkish Empire would need to make even greater efforts. It would be completely unwise to go to war with the Chinese Empire at this time.
What's more. Even if the Kingdom of Prussia and the Ottoman Turkish Empire were united, they would not necessarily be able to defeat the Chinese Empire. In case of losing the war. Then all the benefits they have gained in this war will be lost.
"Ladies and gentlemen. Since we have a big disagreement, let's adjourn the meeting for the time being! "Ali. Seeing that the meeting was in danger of getting out of control, Pasha hurriedly said. This peace conference was the best platform for the Ottoman Turkish Empire to assert its strength, and the previous processes had already ended, and now the peace conference was about to end. If something goes wrong at this time, and the guide will fail, then the previous efforts of the Ottoman Turkish Empire will be in vain. Sultan Abdul of the Ottoman Turkish Empire. Mejid I would not have spared them either.
Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Prussia Otto. Feng. Bismarck was not a fool either, he also saw the crisis. So he nodded in agreement.
As for the representatives of the Chinese Empire, the Kingdom of Spain, and the Kingdom of Belgium, they are even more disagreeable. Anyway, the fat that has already been eaten in the mouth will never be spit out, and if other countries want to fight, there is no other way than to use force.
After the adjournment, Ali. Pasha and Mustafa. Lester. The two Pasha jointly visited the embassy of the Chinese Empire in the Ottoman Turkish Empire, and the two proposed to Lin Zihao and Wei Yuan. It is hoped that the Chinese Empire will make a slight concession so that this peace conference can be brought to a successful conclusion.
However, their request was sternly rejected by Lin Zihao and Wei Yuan. Lin Zihao and Wei Yuan claimed that the empire would never budge on this issue. Otherwise. The outside world will also think that the empire is weak and can be bullied. Although, the Ottoman Turkish Empire only hoped that the Chinese Empire would be able to give the Kingdom of Prussia a little soup and water when it was eating meat. However, because of the annexation of Austria-Hungary by the Kingdom of Prussia, the Chinese Empire had become wary of the Kingdom of Prussia. Naturally, the Kingdom of Prussia will not be given another chance to grow and develop.
The hard-line attitude of the Chinese Empire made Ali. Pasha and Mustafa. Lester. The Pasha returned in vain. The two had to meet Speed Abdul. Mejid I. Give him this hot potato to solve.
"Your Majesty, on the question of the colony. The attitude of the Chinese Empire was very tough. Judging by the way they looked, there seemed to be no other way to get them to surrender their colonies than to start a war. "Ali. Pasha said. Although the Ottoman Empire also coveted its vast colonies, now, Ali. But the Pasha was holding back.
"Damn Chinese, they swallowed most of the world in one bite, aren't they afraid of being held to death?" Abdul. Mejid I complained. After all, among the colonies acquired by the Chinese Empire, India alone was enough to make others drool with envy. Not to mention gold-rich South Africa, as well as other colonies in Africa. The Ottoman Turks' territory in Africa, located on the Mediterranean coast, had to cross the Sahara Desert or land elsewhere in Africa if they wanted to continue their southward expansion. However, in the absence of a navy, the Ottoman Turkish Empire could not compete with the Chinese Empire at all, and could only watch as the Chinese Empire pocketed a large number of colonies.
"Your Majesty, it is very unwise to go to war with the Chinese Empire for the sake of those colonies. We have gained enough in this war, and there is no need to go to war for these colonies and the Chinese Empire. What's more, even if war breaks out, we may not be able to win. If we lose, we will pay a greater price. "Mustafa. Lester. Pasha also said. Now that the Ottoman Empire had finally recovered to its heyday, if they lost the war, everything they had done would be in vain.
Abdul. Mejid I nodded, although he did not want to admit it, but he knew that the gap between the Ottoman Turkish Empire and the Chinese Empire was too great. If you provoke the Chinese Empire, you will not have good fruit to eat.
"Well, as for the colonies, we will not mix, let the Prussians make trouble!" Abdul. Said Mejid I. However, his unwillingness could still be seen from the expression on his face.
"Your Majesty is wise!" Ali. Pasha and Mustafa. Lester. Pasha said hurriedly.
"Your Majesty, in the case of the annexation of Austria-Hungary by the Kingdom of Prussia, there has been a rift in our relations with the Chinese Empire because of our support for the Kingdom of Prussia, and I think that our relations with the two countries must be good before the victory or defeat is settled between the Kingdom of Prussia and the Chinese Empire. So, I think we should try our best to make up for the relationship between us and the Chinese Empire. "Ali. Pasha said.
If Austria-Hungary is to retain its current position, or even better, it will have to stand on the side of the victors. In this way, the Ottoman Turkish Empire will be left and right. Unless one side already has an absolute advantage, the Ottoman Empire will not make a clear statement. To put it bluntly, this is to make wall grass. However, this was indeed the most beneficial for the Ottoman Turkish Empire.
If, Ali. If the Pasha could remain the chief Pasha, the Ottoman Turkish Empire would undoubtedly grow stronger. But, unfortunately, Ali. It didn't take long for the Pasha to be removed. The successor did not continue Ali. Pasha's strategy, which undoubtedly brought disaster to the Ottoman Turkish Empire.
"Hmm!" Abdul. Mejid I nodded. Bowing to the Chinese Empire was not what he wanted in the first place. However, there seems to be no other option now.
"Your Majesty, the wedding between the two princesses and the Chinese Emperor Xià, can be put on the agenda. We can take advantage of the fact that the Chinese delegation is in Istanbul to discuss this matter. "Mustafa. Lester. Pasha said.
Abdul. Mejid I hesitated for a moment, then said, "Well, I'll leave this matter to you!" ”
Ali. Pasha and Mustafa. Lester. The Pasha hurriedly received the order, and they knew that let Abdul. Mejid I gave his favorite twin daughters to older men than him, which made Abdul. Mejid I had a hard time accepting.
While the Ottoman monarchs were deliberating on how to deal with the crisis and finally decided not to think about the colonies acquired by the Chinese Empire, the delegation of the Kingdom of Prussia was also engaged in heated debates.
"Those yellow-skinned monkeys are so hateful that they want to monopolize all the colonies, which is to completely erase the contribution of the Kingdom of Prussia in this war. God will punish those greedy yellow-skinned monkeys! "As soon as I returned to the embassy, Frederick. Crown Prince William yelled. At the peace conference, he also attended. The attitude of the Chinese Empire made him very dissatisfied. It's just that he doesn't have the right to speak, and he doesn't dare to offend the Chinese Empire on the spot, so he has been patient. Now that he is back at the embassy, he can finally vent his anger without any scruples.
"Your Royal Highness, the reason why the Chinese are so tough is because they have the capital to swallow those colonies. The Kingdom of Prussia wants to compete with the Chinese Empire, at least, from the current point of view, there is no possibility at all! Count Moltke said. Among other things, the distance between those colonies and the Kingdom of Prussia alone was enough to make the Kingdom of Prussia, which did not have a strong navy, at a loss. It was simply impossible for the Kingdom of Prussia to fight for those colonies. The Chinese navy could easily cut them off from the colonies. Therefore, until a powerful navy was developed, the eyes of the Kingdom of Prussia could only fall on the European continent. (To be continued......)
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